Sand bucket with handle for use on golf course

ABSTRACT

In a specialized sand bucket for use in golfing, the bucket is pivotably affixed to a durable metal handle and is covered by an easy-lifting, tight-fitting lid. The scoop fits easily inside for convenient carrying. A permanently affixed metal stand elevates the bucket to a comfortable height and reduces the wear on the bucket when it is being carried by hand or in the back of a golf cart.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No.61/883,891, filed on Sep. 27, 2013, which is hereby incorporated byreference.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The invention relates generally to yard games and in particular to asand bucket and method for playing golf with a sand bucket. Most golfcourses require the golfer to carry a sand bucket, and use the sand torepair any divots created by the golfer's play. Unfortunately, anordinary bucket doesn't have a lot of style, and is easily spilled asthe golfer travels up and down the hills and around the turns of thetypical golf course. A specialized sand bucket having a durable metalhandle and an easy-lifting, tight-fitting lid and incorporating a scoopand permanently affixed stand would resolve this problem.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

Accordingly, the invention is directed to a specialized sand bucket foruse in golfing. The pivotably bucket is affixed to a durable metalhandle and is covered by an easy-lifting, tight-fitting lid. The 12-inchscoop fits easily inside for convenient carrying. A permanently affixedmetal stand elevates the bucket to a comfortable height and reduces thewear on the bucket when it is being carried by hand or in the back of agolf cart.

Additional features and advantages of the invention will be set forth inthe description which follows, and will be apparent from thedescription, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Theforegoing general description and the following detailed description areexemplary and explanatory and are intended to provide furtherexplanation of the invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The accompanying drawings are included to provide a furtherunderstanding of the invention and are incorporated into and constitutea part of the specification. They illustrate one embodiment of theinvention and, together with the description, serve to explain theprinciples of the invention.

FIG. 1 shows a front view of the first exemplary embodiment, displayingthe bucket 10, the lid 11, the handle 12, the stand 13, and the scoop14.

FIG. 2 shows a side view of the first exemplary embodiment, displayingthe bucket 10, the lid 11, the handle 12, and the stand 13.

FIG. 3 shows a front perspective view of the first exemplary embodiment,displaying the bucket 10, the lid 11, the handle 12, and the stand 13.

FIG. 4 shows a front perspective view of the first exemplary embodimentwith the lid raised, displaying the bucket 10, the lid 11, the handle12, and the stand 13.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

Referring now to the invention in more detail, the invention is directedto a specialized sand bucket for golfing. The bucket 10 is pivotablyaffixed a durable metal handle 12 and an easy-lifting, tight-fitting lid11. The scoop 14 fits easily inside for convenient carrying. A permantlyaffixed metal stand 13 elevates the bucket 10 to a comfortable heightfor a an adult human user to lift by the handle without bending, andreduces the wear on the bucket 10 when it is being carried by hand or inthe back of a golf cart.

In the first exemplary embodiment, a rectangular tapered bucket 10 isaffixed pivotably at two opposing points to a semicircular handle 12. Ahinged lid 11, a four-legged stand 13, and a scoop 14 are furtherprovided. The scoop 14 is preferably 12 inches in length, and may bestored inside the bucket 10. The upper rim of the stand 13 is permantlyaffixed to the outer perimeter of the bucket 10, using bolts, metalinserts, or another mechanism.

To use the first exemplary embodiment, the user fills the bucket 10 withsand and carries it out on the golf course for a round of golf. Whenevera divot mark is created, the bucket 10 and the stand 13 are carried to aposition next to the divot mark. The user then folds down the handle 12,opens the lid 11, and uses the scoop 14 to fill the divot mark with sandfrom inside the bucket 10. The user then replaces the scoop 14 insidethe bucket 10 and closes the lid 11. The user then carries the bucket 10and stand 13 out of the way or back to the golf cart.

The bucket 10 and lid 11 are preferably manufactured from rigid, durablematerials such as plastic, steel, aluminum, or wood. The handle 12,stand 13, and scoop 14 are preferably manufactured from rigid, durablemetals such as steel or aluminum. Components, component sizes, andmaterials listed above are preferable, but artisans will recognize thatalternate components and materials could be selected without alteringthe scope of the invention.

While the foregoing written description of the invention enables one ofordinary skill to make and use what is presently considered to be thebest mode thereof, those of ordinary skill in the art will understandand appreciate the existence of variations, combinations, andequivalents of the specific embodiment, method, and examples herein. Theinvention should, therefore, not be limited by the above describedembodiment, method, and examples, but by all embodiments and methodswithin the scope and spirit of the invention.

I claim:
 1. A sand bucket for use in golf comprising a rectangulartapered bucket, said rectangular tapered bucket being affixed pivotablyat two opposing points to a semicircular handle; said rectangulartapered bucked being reclosably sealable by a hinged tight-fitting lid;and said rectangular tapered bucket being affixed to a rigid stand. 2.The sand bucket for use in golf of claim 1 wherein said rigid stand isof a comfortable height.
 3. The sand bucket for use in golf of claim 1further comprising a scoop; said scoop and said rectangular taperedbucket being sized such that said scoop fits within said rectangulartapered bucket.
 4. The sand bucket for use in golf of claim 2 furthercomprising a scoop; said scoop and said rectangular tapered bucket beingsized such that said scoop fits within said rectangular tapered bucket.5. A method of using the sand bucket for use in golf of claim 1comprising filling said rectangular tapered bucket with a quantity ofsand, carrying said rectangular tapered bucket by said semicircularhandle for a round of golf, and using small portions of said quantity ofsand to repair ground divots as needed.
 6. A method of using the sandbucket for use in golf of claim 2 comprising filling said rectangulartapered bucket with a quantity of sand, carrying said rectangulartapered bucket by said semicircular handle for a round of golf, andusing small portions of said quantity of sand to repair ground divots asneeded.
 7. A method of using the sand bucket for use in golf of claim 3comprising filling said rectangular tapered bucket with a quantity ofsand, carrying said rectangular tapered bucket by said semicircularhandle for a round of golf, and using small portions of said quantity ofsand to repair ground divots as needed.
 8. A method of using the sandbucket for use in golf of claim 4 comprising filling said rectangulartapered bucket with a quantity of sand, carrying said rectangulartapered bucket by said semicircular handle for a round of golf, andusing small portions of said quantity of sand to repair ground divots asneeded.
 9. The method of claim 7 further comprising using said scoop toremove said small portions of said quantity of sand from saidrectangular tapered bucket and further using said scoop to apply andrepair said small portions of said quantity of sands to ground divots asneeded.
 10. The method of claim 8 further comprising using said scoop toremove said small portions of said quantity of sand from saidrectangular tapered bucket and further using said scoop to apply andrepair said small portions of said quantity of sands to ground divots asneeded.